Shrink Rap's mission: To empower professionals and parents to lead vibrant, productive, and connected lives so they shine!

Shrink Rap was founded by Margarita Gurri, Ph.D. Dr. Margarita, as kids call her, is a vivacious and humorous speaker and consultant to professionals and parents. She is an expert in interpersonal communication, parenting, child development, ethics, and the use of humor for learning and healing. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Margarita is known for her vibrant and highly energetic teaching style as keynoter, presenter, and trainer. She has been a featured guest on radio programs including the Dr. Teena Cahill show and NPR.

Recognitions include the Governor's Crime Prevention Award. Her client list includes professional and parent groups, families, police and fire departments, child protective services, local governments, school systems, military families, and faith communities.

Psychology Private Practice, Shrink Rap, Inc.

• Educational Keynotes for parents striving to raise healthy, effective, joyful children
• Coach professionals in leadership and speaking skills
• Consult with families living with autism
• Debrief emergency first responders
• Work with military families

Credentials

• Licensed psychologist since 1984
• Raised two daughters and a few foster children, grandmother
• Founded a not-for-profit organization for violence prevention
• Helped prisoners develop a peer program
• Served on and consulted with local and national boards

Professional Affiliations

• Adjunct Professor, Barry University, ACE
• American Psychological Association
• Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
• DoD Yellow Ribbon Program Cadre Speaker
• Latino Professional Speakers Association
• National Speakers Association

Margarita Gurri, Ph.D.
954-609-9904
7:30-8:30 am, M-F courtesy calling hour
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